Music at Colby College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Music, you may want to check out the program at Colby College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Colby College sits in Waterville, ME.
During the most recent reporting year, 8 music degrees were granted at Colby College.
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Studying Online at Colby College
Colby College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Music graduates at Colby College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Music graduates at Colby College are 50% women (4) and 50% men (4).
Music Bachelor’s Program at Colby College
Of the 8 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at Colby College, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Colby College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Colby College, above the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Music Concentrations at Colby College
The Music program at Colby College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 8 |
Best-Paid Careers for Music Graduates
Graduates of the Music program at Colby College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Music majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $87,328 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $66,427 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.